Whiskey Bench

In this episode Kat, Henning and Torna talk the future of news and meme culture as they reunite after Thanksgiving break.
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French 75

• 1 oz gin
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup 
• 3 oz Champagne

Shake gin, lemon, and syrup over ice, and strain into Champagne flute. Top off with chilled Champagne, and garnish with lemon twist.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode Kat is unable to join the Bench. Instead of our usual conversation, Henning and Torna simply talk shop. Books, old friendships, facial hair, and throwing crap out. These are just a few of the topics we cover in this episode. Join us for our first talking shop episode.

Bijou Cocktail

• 3/4 oz gin
• 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
• 3/4 oz green chartreuse 
• 1 dash orange bitters

Stir ingredients over ice, and strain into chilled coup. Serve with a cherry.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode we discuss the minimalist's documentary, purging, and living with intentionality. 

Links to important information in this episode:

• The Minimalists

Pink Gin

• 2 oz gin
• 6 dashes Angostura bitters
• Combine gin and bitters and stir over ice. strain into a chilled coup

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode we throw politics out the window and start to discuss the books, habits, and routines that have made us better people.

Links to important information in this episode:

• Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life
•  Pema Chodron's The Places that Scare You
• Todoist App
• Evernote App
• Oak Meditation and Breathing
• Feedly App

Negroni

• 1 part Gin
• 1 part Sweet Vermouth 
• 1 part Campari
• Stir ingredients over ice. Serve in a rocks class with a large ice cube. Garnish with a thick orange peel.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode we riff about Halloween and Hamilton, then dive into a discussion about the election. We theorize some potential outcomes and offer a couple alternatives means of electing officials.

Links to important information in this episode:

• Democracy In Practice
• The Revival of Demarchy
• The Young Turks (TYT) 
• Unity 2020 (Dark Horse Duo)

Hot Toddy

• 1 1/2 oz Whiskey (dealers choice)
• 1/2-3/4 oz Honey
• juice from half a lemon
• 5 oz boiling water 
• Cinnamon stick, cloves,
• mix hot water, honey, lemon and whiskey in a mug. Add a cinnamon stick and a few cloves. Let steep for 5 min.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode we continue our discussion from last week and end up on the topic of local government and our most trusted news sources.

Links to important information in this episode:

• Vintage Spirits book
• Jack Dorsey & Tim Pool on Joe Rogan
• The Young Turks (TYT) 
• Shared State Podcast 

Widow's Kiss

• 1 1/2 oz Calvados (apple brandy)
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 
• 3/4 oz Benedictine D.O.M
• 2-3 Dashes of aromatic bitters
• Stir over ice for 15-20 seconds, strain into chilled glass
• Garnish with a cherry

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

In this episode we kick things off by breaking the ice with a few introductory questions and finish with a brief discussion on objectivity and and the importance of truth.

Old-Fashioned

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 3 Dashes of aromatic bitters
• Stir over ice for 15-20 seconds, strain into rocks glass with single large ice cube
• Garnish with thick lemon peel

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @katdwyer1
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

Looking for a fresh twist on a classic concept? Try the Whiskey Bench Podcast! 

• Start with a free pour of our complicated and fascinating world
• Followed by an ounce or two of intellectual humility
• Add a dash of philosophy, politics, or current events
• Zest with fresh, spicy opinions
• Garnish with shenanigans
• Best served neat

This is a podcast where we seek to graduate the understanding of our world beyond meme culture. We find that a well rounded cocktail has a lot in common with good conversation. It’s all about balance and complimentary flavors. So join us every week, as Stephen Torna presents you with a new cocktail recipe paired with wide ranging conversation. Follow us on social media and subscribe to the Whiskey Bench wherever you get your podcasts!

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!